Sen. Cynthia A. Villar has acknowledged as a “good step” to protect the environment a protected area in Carles, Iloilo, while it is undergoing massive development to boost its tourism industry.
“Your wildlife sanctuary is home to 318 species of plants and 32 species of which is endemic to Panay, including the “batwan” that is a prized culinary ingredient; 7 species of amphibians;15 species of reptiles including a new species of a dwarf gecko; and 63 species of mammals of which 12 are endemic to the Philippines.
According to the senator, she and Iloilo Rep. Boboy Tupas fought for the bill to make Sicogon Island a protected area. “There is a need to pass into law recognition of our protected areas to give them proper care in order to preserve them and to avoid destruction. in return, its ecological benefits will still be enjoyed by the next generation,” explained the senator.
Ich wünschte mehr Länder hätte sich so um den Umweltschutz wie z.B Katar es tut, es gibt leider zu wenige die sich wirklich damit beschäftigen, meistens wird nur so getan.